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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
A letter argues government departments misuse revenue by competing with merchants in Sydney. It warns that post office “pay on delivery” schemes drain country stores, harming rural business and fueling centralisation while curbing local enterprise.
At a recent meeting between employer and employees the need for a standard reliable time was discussed. The plan calls for a public clock at the new post office to synchronize shop hours and deliveries, avoiding discrepancies and customer confusion from varying local clocks. The proposal aims to gain Postmaster General approval and incur no extra cost while improving public convenience.
A lengthy list of candidates across districts shows Labor candidates contesting seats in multiple regions including Sturt Labors Dooley and Kelly, and Murrumbidgee areas with National and Progressive contenders. Notable names include Gillies in Eastern Suburbs, Kilpatrick for Progressive, and McGirr for Labor. Incumbents Stopford and Morton noted as defeated. scattered regional results hint at a diverse political landscape.
Showcasing handicaps for the Mechattics Institute billiard contest with players including Snape Strachan Young Oshern Martin Chapman Gannon Hayward Veness Miller Kramer Hartley Pittman Coates and others. Also reports a narrow bicycle near miss and local shop ads for 19s and 17s overcoats at Stoddart's.
The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held with Alds. A.C Veness J. Kennedy GF Stoddart Weehur and E. More in attendance. Discussions covered a new appointment to the insurance funds and the electrical lighting account, with moves to expedite actions and limit future stall applications to one month ahead. A dangerous corner at Manilla and Cont Streets was noted for urgent works, and rain and trade news from Goldsbrough, Skin export figures, and clothing prices were reported.
Fragmented readers note a garbled report about The Signal Tower and plans for an event at Mechanies’ res this Saturday. Mentions Valle and actors Wallace Beery and Rooklif Petrow in uncertain context.
A chaotic mix of reports notes a severe American heat wave with over 1100 deaths and weather changes. In Melbourne a town clerk joins the scene as political talk centers on the four hour week and local elections.
A scrambled report details Saturday fixtures for Rovers, Blacks, and All Dicks facing each other in first grade. Warialda defeats Manilla 9 2 in a district match with Reds and Blues exchanging leads and notable injuries noted for several players.
At Traveston Creek bridge near Gympie four cars left the rails after a night disaster. Cries and urgent efforts to rescue followed as wrecked carriages and a luggage van lay smashed into the creek below. Doctors and ambulance crews rushed to the scene while grateful bystanders aided the injured.
The death occurred in Syd bay at 10.50 pm on Wednesday night at Jenner private hospital of Mr Chas Baldwin of Durham Court Manila. Deceased had been ill for a long time and Wis gon Ofte advised Baldwin Tefi for Sydney on Tuesday night. The funeral takes place in Sydney Friday.
Mr James Brines died at his residence Attunga Creek on Tuesday night. He was formerly a resident of North Manilla and Namoi Park, now living in Sydney. The funeral was held at Attunga yesterday. Survived by Mrs ME Hall and Mr W Brines of Gravesend as his sister and brother.
The Manilla yards will offer 1000 to 1200 mixed storm sheep at auction Saturday next. Seller Mr. Wod Byrnes says the consignment is tight out and in very good condition, with Boreabas a major source and a draft of good quality dam lines included. Buyers are urged to attend for confident bidding.
At the scene of a recent blaze at Main and Court Streets T. O'Brien will auction a quantity of disused iron and VHS items. The sale aims to clear salvage items from the fire damaged area.
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